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This page scores symmetrical triangle chart patterns. Patterns with scores above 0
show gains averaging 46% (upward breakouts) or declines averages 29% (downward breakouts). Scores below 0 show gains of 19% and declines of 16%. High scores do not guarantee good performance, nor
does a low score mean you found a stinker.

Scoring for Symmetrical Triangles

Please provide the following information:

What is the highest price in the chart pattern?

What is the lowest price in the chart pattern?

What is the highest price for the stock over the last 52 weeks?

What is the lowest price for the stock over the last 52 weeks?

How many shares of stock are outstanding?

What is the (anticipated) breakout price (use trendline pierce price)?

What direction is the breakout?
Up
Down

Trend start: How long is the price trend leading to the start of the chart pattern?
0-3 months
3-6 months
Over 6 months